1997 AC Cobra vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 524 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | AC | Studebaker |
| Model | Cobra | President State |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3070 mm |
